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Balloon Powered Helicopter

Toy helicopter propels itself with the power of air

  • 4 Pack of Balloon Powered Helicopters
    Item #: WBPH-400

    $9.99 In Stock

Usually ships out the next day.

Recommend for 8 to 9 years with adult supervision.

This classic toy 4-pack isn't just fun, it's also educational. You get to put the helicopter together from scratch, too. Start by connecting all the parts as the back of the package shows. Then simply blow up the balloon, pinch it shut, and wrap it over the plastic tube. Toss it up into the air and watch the helicopter spin and propel itself further into the air. All the while, the escaping air makes the helicopter whistle. How cool!

What's included?

Each helicopter includes:

  • 2 balloons (8 total)
  • 3 blades (12 total)
  • Base with whistle tube (4 total)

How does it work?

The balloon powered helicopter allows young students to learn about properties of air pressure and flight, but also allows students a chance to practice basic mechanical construction.

What does it teach?

The balloon powered helicopter allows young students to learn about properties of air pressure and flight, but also allows students a chance to practice basic mechanical construction.

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Warning - Balloon Choking Hazard

Balloon Powered Helicopters

Kristen Edgar    -  October 3, 2011

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This user gave 5/5 stars


These are wonderful! The kids love them, and they came so quickly.

Helicopters

Christine Piepmeier    -  July 26, 2011

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This user gave 1/5 stars


My grandchildren were quite excited by these, but disappointment soon followed when they didn't fly well. The darker colored balloons worked better but with the lighter colored ones, the copters turned upside down and spun on the floor. In my opinion they are not worth the money.

Up, Up, and Away

C. Etapa    -  February 17, 2011

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This user gave 4/5 stars


The helicopter balloons worked great, and were easy to assemble. The students really enjoyed working with them.

Good product...

D    -  November 25, 2010

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This user gave 4/5 stars


I am OK with your product. The problem is that it is hard to make and also too weak to fly properly leans on one side.
Otherwise your copter is good and interests kids.

Helicopters

Linda Burroughs    -  August 25, 2010

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This user gave 1/5 stars


Not so good. Small hands cannot assemble these, it is difficult to get the ballooon on inflated, the propellers are very flimsy and break easily at teh slide attachment site (the slot widens too far). I use your materials to teach Inquiry and controled experiments. This toy was too unpredictable and weak to use.

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